• 71st CPTS experiences first leadership change

    Leadership of the 71st Comptroller Squadron changed hands Thursday for the first time since the squadron changed from a comptroller flight. Maj. Dennis Hunt accepted command of the squadron from Maj. Mike Wilson in a change of command ceremony at the Vance Club. "I look forward to forging solid

  • Country loses great American hero

    America lost a hero Tuesday. Navy Vice Admiral James Stockdale died at his home at the age of 81. In addition to being the only 3-star admiral ever to wear both the wings of a Naval aviator and the Medal of Honor, Admiral Stockdale continues to be an inspiration to generations of Americans for his

  • Vance Airman convicted in court-martial

    A Vance Air Force Base Airman was recently convicted in a special court-martial for using cocaine, fraudulent enlistment and making a false official statement to the Office of Special Investigations. The airman first class was in violation of Article 112a, Use of a Controlled Substance; Article 83,

  • 71st SFS begins bicycle patrols

    The 71st Security Forces Squadron recently became more approachable to the Vance Air Force Base community when nine patrolmen traded in four wheels for two. At various times and days depending on manning and weather, Team Vance can interact with members of the new 71st SFS bicycle patrol. Bicycle

  • Digital technology saves money, reduces wastes

    Any amateur photographer knows the benefits of digital cameras -- no film, messy chemicals or lots of negatives to store. Last week, the non-destructive inspection section on Vance Air Force Base took advantage of that same technology to save money, improve work methods and eliminate hazardous